Crux

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Serve in

a Martini glass...
1 fl oz Cognac
1 fl oz Triple sec liqueur
1 fl oz Dubonnet Red
1 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

The 'crux' of the matter is rarely as tasty as this fruity and none too sweet cognac.

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